9 Shot, One Useless in San Bernardino County – NBC Los Angeles

One person was killed and eight others had been injured Friday night when shots were fired at a large celebration at a strip mall hookah lounge in the San Bernardino County community of Highland.

The taking pictures within the metropolis east of San Bernardino was reported just earlier than midnight in the 3600 block of East Highland Avenue. Officers encountered a big crowd of about 100 folks within the space for a celebration at a hookah lounge.

A taking pictures sufferer situated outside died on the scene. A girl on the scene who identified herself because the sufferer's grandmother stated he's 20 years previous.

Eight other folks have been hospitalized with what look like non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The sheriff's division initially said 10 individuals have been shot, but later up to date that quantity to 9, together with the deceased sufferer.

Police are searching for two shooters in connection with the taking pictures, a supply close to the investigation advised NBCLA. The source stated most of the injured victims were caught within the crossfire and did not seem like supposed targets.

Proof markers had been placed at a nearby gasoline station. Crime scene tape blocked off the intersection early Saturday close to Tha Blu Flame lounge.

NBCLA has reached out to the enterprise for comment.

The motive for the shooting is underneath investigation, police stated.

No arrests were reported. Detailed descriptions of the shooters weren't instantly obtainable.

Highland is just east of San Bernardino at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains.